So it seems like the general public has finally noticed that grad school is bad for students’ mental health. We’ve known the punishing medical school […]
What’s Different About Designing For Health?
A question I’ve been thinking about more recently is, what makes health behavior change so special? And surprisingly enough for someone who’s spent over a […]
Bookworm: My Top 2016 Book Recommendations
Last year I finished 180 books, according to my records on Goodreads. My reading tastes generally lean toward fiction, but include a healthy dollop of […]
The Good Thing About a Bad Grade
The subject of “bad” grades has been on my mind lately. With many university semesters drawing to a close, I’m watching my friends who teach […]
(Don’t) Repeat After Me: The Not-So-Quotable You
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go through media training. Much of the training was common sense: Prepare for your interviews, hone […]
My Teaching Philosophy (and how I guess I never change!)
I was browsing through old documents and found my teaching philosophy from 2005, when I was contemplating the academic job market. I was pleasantly surprised […]
Writing and Formatting for Improved Reader Engagement
There’s probably a complete education rivaling a real college degree available on the web, if only you knew where to find it . . . […]
Should I Get a PhD in Psychology?
As someone who has a PhD in psychology (from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor), I am often asked by other people whether it’s […]
The Art of Organizing Your Email: Declutter Your Inbox and Your Life
Being an organizational psychologist does not necessarily make one organized, but it’s true that organization systems can increase productivity, efficiency, and even happiness. I’m a […]
Three Tips to Be A Better Public Speaker
One of my many weird qualities is that I actually enjoy public speaking. It’s taken me a while to get here. I remember the very […]